Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council

Did you know? An eagle representing First Nations, a narwhal representing Inuit, & a violin representing Métis are placed around the sun & surrounded by multicoloured smoke representing Indigenous traditions, spirituality, inclusion & diversity. buff.ly/KdSe3bL #NIHM2025

June is National Indigenous History Month! Celebrate by exploring resources that uplift Indigenous communities. Discover @alignalberta & @PolicyWise's toolkit for child & family services, based on Indigenous well-being principles: buff.ly/pzUpdG9 #IndigenousHistoryMonth

The countdown is on for Non-Profit Day with an incredible keynote! Vu Le—renowned writer, speaker, & nonprofit leader behind NonprofitAF.com—delivers a keynote full of insight & candor. Register now: nonprofitday.ca @albertacounsel

That's a wrap on Seniors' week! From our City Hall Kick-Off to the many incredible events held across the city, we had a fantastic time celebrating the seniors in our community! Huge thank you to everyone who participated. We hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did!

“There’s so much locked in us that we haven’t explored.” What a wonderful quote from Donna Coombs-Montrose to help kick-off Seniors Week! #yeg #yegcc #yegvote #seniors

Yesterday we kicked off Seniors Week at city hall with Sheila Hallet, Executive Director of Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council @ESCC255, and Wendy King, Chair of the Board!

Happy Seniors' Week! This morning we're at City Hall for the Edmonton Age Friendly Alliance Senior's Week Kick-Off event from 10am to 1:30pm. Come say hi and check out what we have in store on the topic of Life-Long Learning! seniorscouncil.net/wp-content/upl…

June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth, a wonderful opportunity to learn about the first peoples of these lands, their histories, & lived experience. Join the celebration --> ow.ly/VpSP50W29Bq #NIHM2025

ESCC Staff are ready for game day! #GoOilers

Seniors' Week 2025 is just 1 WEEK away! We can't wait to see you all there. Check out these photos from last year to see what to expect! …ena-barry-photography.smartslides.com/edmonton-senio… Register here: seniors-week-2025.eventbrite.com

What does real community safety look like? At C2UExpo 2025, we shared how the City of Edmonton is turning ideas into action through our Community Safety & Well-being (CSWB) Strategy.

Happy Mother's Day! Wishing all the mothers and mother-like figures a beautiful day.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our ESCC AGM and EAFA Power of Advocacy in the Seniors Sector event, yesterday. It was inspiring to see the sector come together to share ideas.

The Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council turns 20 in 2025! Stay tuned throughout the year as we celebrate 20 years of seniors sector development.

Did you know ESCC is on LinkedIn? Let's connect! linkedin.com/company/edmont…

Please note that the ESCC office will be closed on Friday, April 18th through to Monday, April 21st for Easter long weekend. Have a hoppy holiday! 🐰🐣

The Edmonton Age Friendly Alliance (EAFA) is hiring a Communications Lead! If this position seems like a good fit for you, please apply by April 25th, 2025. Please share! For more information on how to apply, click the link below! seniorscouncil.net/job-posting-ea…

Have you read ESCC's April Link Letter? Click the link to find out more about Operation Friendship Seniors Society (OFSS), Social Prescribing, and the Seniors Coordinated Outreach Program! seniorscouncil.net/wp-content/upl…

Warmer weather brings more opportunities to exercise outside. Here are some tips to "start a more active lifestyle this Spring": 👟🌷 -Take it slow -Set goals and monitor progress -Identify and overcome barriers -Build social support Learn more: tinyurl.com/mrywu6c3

Operation Friendship Seniors Society (OFSS) is a non-profit organization that offers assistance without judgement to adults 55 years of age or older. Click the link to read a profile story written by our 2024 summer student, Breanne Harrison. seniorscouncil.net/senior-sector-…